Typically the Saudi Arabia Manager - Human Resources supervises a staff of HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR Coordinators and administrative staff. The position reports directly to the Saudi Arabia Operations Manager and functionally to the Business Unit Senior HR Manager.

Experience

Minimum of ten to fifteen years work experience in human resources, five years of which should have been in a supervisory capacity in the offshore drilling business or with an energy company involved in the offshore operations.

Education, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in HR or other business related field required. Masters or advanced degree preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English and comfortable presenting to senior audiences.

Deep knowledge of and practical experience applying local labor law.

Strong execution skills, proven experience with translating strategy into action; understands how to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks. Delivers the right thing, on time, with quality and accuracy.

Protects and acts as guardian to our Values, Policies and HR Procedures and encourages employees to do the same.

Visible, approachable and available to all employees.

Actively promotes continuous improvement of HR processes.

Proficiency in current Microsoft Office software suite version at an advanced level.

Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.

Mobile and willing to travel as necessary or desirable to meet the business needs.

Effective communication, team working and organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.

Exercise sound judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments.

Work effectively alone or as part of a team on projects.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Ensco's Vision & Values

Ensco is constantly looking for new talent. As the offshore driller of choice, we will go beyond what is expected to achieve a safe zero-incident workplace and to be the clear choice among employees, customer and investors. Are you looking for your next opportunity? See if you have what it takes to join our team, and if you see yourself within our Core Values. Apply now!

Ensco's Core Values

Ethical behavior

No harm to people, property or to the environment

Success for employees, customer and shareholders

Can-do attitude

Operational excellence

Ensco plc brings energy to the world as a global provider of offshore drilling services to the petroleum industry. For more than 27 years, the company has focused on operating safely and going beyond customer expectations. We are the industry leader in customer satisfaction, ranking first for five consecutive years with top honors for 2014 in 10 of 16 categories in an independent industry survey.

Operating one of the world’s newest ultra-deepwater fleets and largest fleets of premium jackups, Ensco has a major presence in the most strategic offshore basins across six continents.

Operating across six continents, our high-quality fleet (existing and under construction) includes 11 drillships, 11 dynamically-positioned semisubmersibles, 3 moored semisubmersibles and 43 premium jackups. In addition, we provide drilling management for 5 customer-owned deepwater rigs. Our rigs have drilled some of the most complex wells in virtually every major offshore basin around the globe.